Ananya Parikh

A transdisciplinary creative lead and spatial strategist with a background in human-centered storytelling, narrative mapping, and systemic design. Expert at dissecting complex systems and translating abstract concepts into highly engaging user experiences and storyboards.

Visiting Faculty & Studio Lead at CEPT University, NID, & Anant National University (2020-06 – Present)

Co-developed studios and creative exercises focusing on multilayered storytelling and conceptual translation for complex environments.

Tutor | Summer Winter School at CEPT University (2020-12 – Present)

Co-developed specialized workshops focusing on creative expression in design through a strict lens of systems thinking and synthesis reasoning.

External Expert: Board of Studies, Department of Interior Design at Woxsen University (2021-05 – Present)

Evaluated department course structures; introduced a broad-spectrum curriculum balancing theoretical frameworks with practical, contemporary skill sets.

Teaching Associate at CEPT University (2019-07 – 2020-05)

Guided graduate cohorts of design through rapid ideation pipelines, script formatting, and narrative storyboarding while managing relationships amongst complex environmental elements.

Chief Instructor at Skyblue Institute of Design (2013-01 – 2016-12)

Redesigned curriculum for Diploma of Interior Design.

International Master of Interior Architectural Design in History, Theory & Criticism – CEPT University (2016-01 – 2018-12)

Exchange Semester in Detailing in Design – SUPSI (2017-02 – 2017-06)

Design Workshop in Pop-up Design – DAAP, University of Cincinnati (2017-07 – 2017-07)

Bachelor of Interior Design (BID) in Space Planning – CEPT University (2008-01 – 2015-12)

Habitat Management Workshop in Alternative Building Technology – Laurie Baker Centre (2019-05 – 2019-05)